"People in Ward 1 were obviously looking for a change, and that's OK," Johnson said. "I had an opportunity to serve 14 years on the council and accomplished a lot that I wanted to do. I appreciated the opportunity."

Maybe being voted off before and coming back has given him a long view perspective?

Many thanks are due to Tom for his many years of fine service to Robbinsdale.

Patti, we're looking forward to a new voice on City Council! Stock up on the Vivarin, those council meetings can get looong! But you have to stay awake because while you're not looking they'll buy a 25 million dollar hockey rink, or give away massive amounts of tax money to corporations that will depress wages further... or approve an eyesore high-rise downtown... so keep your eyes open, who knows what they may try to pull next.